Creating a Wiki for your Classroom


Wikis for Classroom Teachers

Wiki Basics - An introduction to Wiki's and how to start one for your classroom

Steps to Creating A Wiki - Handout with step-by-step instructions to create a Wiki at wikispaces
Wiki Checklist - Checklist for Teachers using Wikis in the classroom with students
Sample Class Wiki - Basic Template for Classroom Wiki

What is a Wiki?
A Wiki is a website that
  • enables visitors or users to add, remove, edit and change content
  • enables linking among any number of pages and website
  • enables collaborative authoring in a user-friendly environment

Wiki Ideas for the Classroom
  • Classroom Wiki
  • Online Collaboration
  • Share Resources
  • Turn in Assignments
  • Post Questions
  • Inspire Creativity

SDP Wiki Index - School District of Philadelphia Wikis
SDP Teacher Wikis - Visit Wikis created by teachers in the School District of Philadelphia



Links for Professional Development
View TeachersFirst "Wiki Walk-Through"
View Wikis in Plain English - Teacher Tube Video that explains the benefits of using a wiki



Handouts & Wiki Sites
Edutopia "The Way of the Wiki: Building Online Creativity & Cooperation"
SDP Suggested Classroom Web 2.0 Usage Guidelines

There are several sites that offer free membership for basic services. A wiki is a website that is often used for collaboration (this website is a wiki!). A wiki can also be used as a private site and guests need permission from the creator to view the website.

Popular Wiki Sites for Teachers and Students: